California State University, Northridge
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement

The CSU Sustainability Policy & the Integrated CSU Administrative Manual (ICSUAM) establishes Environmentally Preferred Purchasing and Use practices that are applicable to all California State Universities. California State University, Northridge (CSUN), including, but not limited to, all auxiliary and enterprise operations, is committed to implementing Environmentally Preferred Purchasing and Use practices that meet or exceed CSU’s goals, working within the University’s budgetary, regulatory and programmatic constraints. CSU Sustainability Policy Sustainable Procurement 1. Campuses will promote the use of suppliers and/or vendors who reduce waste, re-purpose recycled material, or support other environmentally friendly practices in the provision of goods or services to the CSU under contract. This may include additional evaluation points in solicitation evaluations for suppliers integrating sustainable practices. 2. To move to zero waste, campus practices should: (1) encourage use of products that minimize the volume of trash sent to landfill or incinerators; (2) participate in the CalRecycle Buy-Recycled program or equivalent; and (3) increase recycled content purchases in all Buy-Recycled program product categories. 3. Campuses shall continue to report on all recycled content product categories, consistent with PCC § 1215 3-12217 and shall implement improved tracking and reporting procedures for their recycled content purchases. CSUN recognizes our impact as a major purchaser of goods and services. As such, the University gives preference to environmentally friendly products whose quality, function, and cost are equal or superior to more traditional products. This policy aims to: - conserve natural resources - minimize pollution - reduce the use of water and energy - eliminate or reduce environmental health hazards to workers and our community - support strong recycling markets - reduce the quantity of materials that are landfilled - increase the use and availability of environmentally preferable products - support locally produced goods and services - educate ourselves, our vendors, and our end users Contractors All University contracts include CSU General Provisions which include requirements in the following categories: Covenant Against Gratuities Nondiscrimination requirements (including clauses in all subcontracts) Compliance with NLRB Orders Drug-Free Workplace Certification Forced, Convict, Indentured and Child Labor Recycled Content Certification Child Support Compliance Act Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Expatriate Corporations DVBE (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise) and Small Business Participation A complete listing of general contract provisions is available at http://www.calstate.edu/csp/crl/gp/gp.shtml Construction contract provisions are available at http://calstate.edu/cpdc/CM/CGC.shtml CSU Owner Controlled Insurance Program requires that “Contractor and subcontractors, of any tier, have the explicit responsibility to perform work in accordance with state and local laws, ordinances, codes, regulations and the CIP Safety Manual, affecting Safety and Health.” Additional information about CSU Contractor safety is available at - http://www.calstate.edu/cpdc/CM/documents/CSUSafetyStandards.pdf Prevailing wage CSU requirements for contractors to pay prevailing wage are available at https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CB4QFjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.calstate.edu%2Fcpdc%2Fcm%2FLabor_Compliance%2FLC_Checklist.doc&ei=Qy2EVYmXGczxoATJzLKQCw&usg=AFQjCNHuvhgJl8WyZ7YD6uglPG_CXLNbbA&bvm=bv.96339352,d.cGU&cad=rja Energy purchases CSU sustainability policy states “The CSU will endeavor to exceed the State of California and California Public Utilities Commission Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPA) sooner than the established goal of procuring 33 percent of its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2020.”

This is a CSU Policy through the State University Administrative Manual. http://www.calstate.edu/cpdc/suam/ Section 17 in the above link speaks directly to LCCA. "When replacing energy consuming and/or utilities infrastructure equipment, the most cost-effective models will be selected. Life cycle costing procedures, instead of first capital cost only, will be utilized as the basis for all future equipment selection. All possible efforts will be made to secure additional funding if required to effect lowest life-cycle procurement."

CSUN has a Green Cleaning Program that covers all custodial cleaning products.

The CSU Sustainability Ploicy has a section on Sustainable Building Practices. 1. All future CSU new construction, remodeling, renovation, and repair projects will be designed with consideration of optimum energy utilization, low life cycle operating costs, compliance with all applicable energy codes (enhanced Title 24 energy codes) and regulations. In the areas of specialized construction that are not regulated through the current energy codes, such as historical buildings, museums, and auditoriums, the CSU will ensure that these facilities are designed to consider energy efficiency. Energy efficient and sustainable design features in the project plans and specifications will be considered in balance with the academic program needs of the project within the available project budget. 2. Capital Planning, Design and Construction in the Chancellor’s Office shall monitor building sustainability/energy performance and maintain information on design best practices to support the energy efficiency goals and guidelines of this policy. The sustainability performance shall be based on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles with consideration to the physical diversity and microclimates within the CSU. 3. The CSU shall design and build all new buildings and major renovations to meet or exceed the minimum requirements equivalent to LEED “Silver.” Each campus shall strive to achieve a higher standard equivalent to LEED “Gold” or “Platinum” within project budget constraints. Each campus may pursue external certification through the LEED process.

The CSU Sustainability Policy has a section on IT and electronics purchasing is also covered under CSUN's Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy. Where possible, purchasing decisions shall favor: Computers and other electronic devices that are Energy Star Rated and EPEAT registered. Printers and Copiers Specific Requirements: - All printers and copiers purchased for routine office tasks should include duplex capability. The duplex feature should be enabled as the default when installed and remain enabled for as long as it remains at CSUN. - The Purchasing Department and Information Technology (IT) will identify a suite of ENERGY STAR© product options that will print duplex for both printers and copiers and that will work efficiently and hold their warranties in place while utilizing 30%, 50% and 100% post-consumer waste recycled content paper. CSUN's Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy: https://www.csun.edu/sites/default/files/900-18.pdf

There is a section in CSUN's Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy that covers Transportation and Fuels: Alternative Fuel/Ultra Efficient Vehicles - Departments planning to purchase or lease vehicles are to consider and balance need, vehicle duty, fuel type, availability, the CO2 impact of the vehicle and the alternative fuel and/or ultra-efficient standards, and cost. The vehicle selected for purchase or lease should have the lowest CO2 impact (preferably all electric or hybrid), while meeting performance and budgetary constraints. - CSUN will routinely assess the need for electric vehicle charging stations on campus and develop strategic plans for their location, including incorporating them into new parking lot construction projects or major parking lot renovations as justified.

There is a section in CSUN's Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy that covers paper, preferred types, recycled content, etc. Paper - Virgin paper, paper with no recycled content, should not be purchased. - At minimum, 30%-50% post-consumer waste and recycled content paper should be used for routine office tasks.